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Victorian chain (1880–1900). Marked 9ct.
An antique vulcanite mariner chain with a large oval locket. The locket hangs from a tapered bail and is engraved on the front with a bird in flight among leafy sprays. It opens on a hinge to two oval frames, ready for a photograph or a lock of hair. Vulcanite is a hardened rubber, and the Victorians used it as a more affordable alternative to Whitby jet, especially in mourning jewellery. This example fastens with an antique 9ct gold bolt ring, not common on these chains and a lovely addition. Note the locket is integral to the chain. 16 inch wearable length Locket - 66mm incl bail x 39mm
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
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We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
Victorian chain (1880–1900). Marked 9ct.
An antique vulcanite mariner chain with a large oval locket. The locket hangs from a tapered bail and is engraved on the front with a bird in flight among leafy sprays. It opens on a hinge to two oval frames, ready for a photograph or a lock of hair. Vulcanite is a hardened rubber, and the Victorians used it as a more affordable alternative to Whitby jet, especially in mourning jewellery. This example fastens with an antique 9ct gold bolt ring, not common on these chains and a lovely addition. Note the locket is integral to the chain. 16 inch wearable length Locket - 66mm incl bail x 39mm
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
Read the Victorian guide →We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
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